Program Overview

University Programs

The following university programs are available:

Business Analysis Certificate

• Boost your career with the Business Analysis Certificate, perfect for professionals looking to enhance skills or transition into new fields.
• This certificate is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills or transition into new fields.

Project Management Certificate

• Acquire comprehensive training in project planning, execution, and control, seamlessly integrating critical project components such as schedule, cost, quality, risk, and leadership in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines.
• Formats: Online | In-Person

Project Management with Concentration in Agile Certificate

• Enhance traditional project management practices with Agile approaches to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving workplace.
• Formats: Online | In-Person

Project Management with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma Certificate

• Learn project management process improvements emphasizing efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Formats: Online | In-Person

Systems Analysis Certificate

• This certificate provides training in analysis and design of information systems.
• The program prepares students to perform information systems requirements analysis, design, development, installation, and operation, as well as testing and documentation.

Course Details

Fundamentals of Project Management

Course Description

• Gain the skills to manage your daily projects efficiently and effectively.
• This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational framework that underpins all successful projects, along with essential tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary for achieving optimal project outcomes.

Course Requirements

• Book: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Eighth Edition and The Standard for Project Management by Project Management Institute PMI
• Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Course Schedule

• Typically available in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current formats: Live Online, Online, In Person
• Cost: Starting at $1,100.00

Spring 2026 Schedule

• March 31 - June 9: Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT, In Person, UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
• April 1 - June 10: Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT, Live Online, Remote Classroom
• March 30 - June 14: Online, no set meeting times

Summer 2026 Schedule

• June 23 - September 1: Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT, In Person, UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
• June 24 - September 2: Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT, Live Online, Remote Classroom
• June 22 - September 6: Online, no set meeting times

Program Applications

This course applies toward the following programs:

• Business Analysis Certificate
• Project Management Certificate
• Project Management with Concentration in Agile Certificate
• Project Management with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma Certificate
• Systems Analysis Certificate